United States - Nationwide
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Posted: 21-Aug-24
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Employment Type:
Organization Type:
STATUS: Full time
DIVISION: Pre-College and Continuing Studies
REPORTS TO: Director of Precollege and Continuing Studies
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Position Description
The PCS Operations Manager helps the Precollege and Continuing Studies courses run effectively and efficiently.
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
- Ensure effective daily operations of PCS programs; troubleshoot and problem-solve.
- Monitor eligibility of all instructors and teaching assistants.
- Help interview instructors for non-credit classes.
- Help train instructors on effective classroom management for all PCS courses.
- Help instructors develop online and in person PCS courses.
- Monitor and approve all course syllabi and lesson plans for courses
- Monitor, approve, source and deliver all classroom supplies for courses.
- Assist instructors with IT and AVC requests for courses.
- Help supervise minors on campus during the Summer Youth and Teen program and the Precollege Summer Experience as needed.
- Help maintain a presence on social media.
- Ensure effective daily operations of the CE program; troubleshoot and problem-solve.
- Assist the Department Administrator with PCS students, by phone and walk-in, on course selection.
- Manage PCS student submissions, installation and de-installation of the SEO student exhibition.
- Assist with the creation of the PCS courses by confirming faculty schedules, coordinating room assignments with the registrar, and preparation of the manuscript.
- Assist with and facilitate PCS Outreach Programs.
- Monitor PCS enrollments; determine course cancellations and schedule changes with director and expedite changes.
- Assist with research and writing of reports and proposals.
- Assist with PCS scholarship applications.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Teaching certificate preferred
- Teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of visual arts
- 1-2 years administrative experience at a college or nonprofit arts organization
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer relations skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Professional writing skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position, use a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and virtually. Frequent interaction with others, including staff, faculty, students and third parties is required. The employee may occasionally be required to move files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including from low and high places. The ability to move around within the office and between buildings on campus, attend off-site meetings and events, and travel between Ford Campus site to Taubman Center site are required. CCS will make reasonable accommodations that will allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About CCS
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.
To apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to: hr@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
CCS website: http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/
The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our Core Institutional Values and we encourage applications from all individuals.